National Accreditation Process (IRNAP)
The IRNAP certifies that a member state’s national USAR system aligns with INSARAG Guidelines. It ensures high-quality national response, interoperability with international teams; and results in a 10-year certificate of endorsement, valid for 10 years.
Key Aspects of IRNAP
- Process Overview: The process requires a self-evaluation, followed by an administrative audit of documentation and a field exercise assessment.
- Verification Methodology: A team of mentors/assessors uses a color-coded checklist (Green, Yellow, Orange, Red) to evaluate compliance with standards.
- Recognition: Upon successful completion, INSARAG grants formal recognition, allowing the national authority to certify its own teams.
- Benefits: It provides a structure for capacity building and ensures national teams are trained to international standards.
IRNAP serves as the national counterpart to the INSARAG External Classification (IEC) for international teams, fostering a seamless transition between local and international assistance.
First Responder Training
Building the first tier of local capacity involves the training and development of existing local emergency services and community responders to meet the needs of the affected population at the onset of the incident. Termed ‘USAR First Responders’, their role at the initial phase of an incident is:
- Assess the nature and scale of the incident.
- Rescue and Basic Casualty Care in the initial stages of a collapse incident.
- Provide Information to domestic decision-makers about the event.
- Request for Resources required to successfully complete the rescue phase
First Responder Networks would be most effective in areas where no organised USAR capability exists, as well as areas where any USAR response from structured teams may be delayed. It is envisaged that USAR First Responders will typically be personnel working in the local community or staff of local government organisations tasked with emergency management or response. For example; local police, medical staff or fire-fighters, government workers (including civil protection) or members of volunteer organisations.
Community Responder Training
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USAR Coordination Course
This course is designed to train selected staff from IEC Classified USAR teams in coordination methodologies. This will include the ability to establish and manage a Reception-Departure Centre (RDC), a USAR Coordination Cell (UCC) and/or a Sector Coordination Cell (SCC).
USAR Coordination Course Training of Trainers
The ToT UC course equipped its participants with valuable skills and comprehensive knowledge focused on training other trainers. By empowering trainers with this expertise, the program ensures a sustainable and multiplying effect – enabling trained instructors to effectively pass on their knowledge and methodologies to future UC courses. It strengthens the overall capacity and readiness of USAR Coordination, supporting INSARAG’s mission to save lives through efficient, well-coordinated USAR deployments worldwide.
IEC/R Leadership and Mentor Course
The IEC/R Leadership and Mentor Course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals preparing to take on leadership roles within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The course focuses on key topics such as the roles and responsibilities of leadership positions, negotiation skills, exercise design, checklist, and exercise site analysis. It aims to provide participants with the necessary skills to ensure consistency in the measurement of the INSARAG Minimum Standard. The course is delivered to improve the performance consistency of Classification Team Leaders, Deputy Team Leaders, Mentors, and INSARAG Secretariat Representatives.
ICMS Course
This course is designed to answer the need of USAR/INSARAG community for the use of the ICMS. It is aimed at selected USAR team managers/instructors from INSARAG recognized USAR teams.
IRNAP Leadership Course
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Earthquake Response Exercise
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Capacity Building Assessment Mission
A USAR Capacity Building Assessment Mission aims to identify existing capacities and determine the required capacities according to the country’s USAR objectives. This provides an indication of the gaps between the current capacity and the required capacity which in turn assists in defining the USAR capacity development strategy.
The INSARAG network provides unique access to a pool of experienced, qualified USAR experts that are able to conduct an assessment of existing capacity, mapped against needs and who are then able to assist with the design and subsequent implementation of USAR Capacity Development initiatives.
To submit an assessment request, please contact Secretariat Focal Point [Insert Name] at
email@un.org